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Becoming a parent is a life changer for anyone. In some cases, though, parents face challenges that totally hinder their ability care for their children, whether due to mental illness, death, incarceration, substance abuse, or poverty. This is where grandparents often step in to fill the gap and become the sole caregiver for a child…
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“We need to go back to Number 17.” My husband looked at me quizzically. “That very spot?” I assured him that only Number 17 would do. It was magical. It was sacred. It was our place. I batted my eyes and with sudden inspiration added, “We could do that for my birthday!” He laughed. It…
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We gathered around the table with a common goal: make it to Oregon. But would all six of us survive? It seemed doubtful. Embarking on our journey, we were optimistic, determined, hopeful. But as the dusty trail behind us grew, so did our doubts. The oxen were thirsty. Dysentery threatened. The wagon tongue broke. (Again.)…
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Lilly K. knows only too well the ups and downs of being a pregnant homeless teen. Today she is in a safe place, studying to be an EMT, with a healthy toddler at her side, but it was only a short time ago that she felt all alone and completely desperate. Each and every parent…
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In the early years of our marriage, I wondered if we would make it to our next anniversary. Blending four children, grappling with our stepparent roles while learning to parent together, combating ex-spouses, and trying to stay afloat with job, church and community obligations seemed impossible. As we celebrated 22 years of marriage recently, I’m thankful…
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